organic gardening: Made in the Shade - Rural Gardening in Clark County, WA
- 07/22/18 10:28 AM
If you live in a rural home on acreage (ViewHome™) in Clark County, like we do, chances are you have a variety of gardening conditions. For example, we have full-sun gardens and decks, part-sun gardens and decks, and full-shade gardens and decks. In July and August, when we get our hottest weather, the shady spots are you'll find us enjoying a glass of wine in the late afternoon.
Begonias, impatiens, fuchsias, and coleus are mainstays of a shady space. At least they are at our house as we both really appreciate them. They're pretty easy to care for too. Regular water and some compost tea keeps them … (14 comments)
organic gardening: View Homes of Clark County: This Garden Tool is a Breez (R2 40cc )
- 09/23/17 10:42 AM
With Summer officially over last week, it was time to clean up the garden beds, add soil balancers, and prepare for winter. We needed a tiller to turn the soil, so we set about doing the research and comparing products on line. There are too many options to list here, so we'll just summarize our thoughts.
Size - we first determined a small "mini-tiller" would work fine for our 450 SQFT site. The larger machines work faster, but they are harder to move and store. Plus, the smaller tillers can fit into raised beds easily. Power - We eliminated electric power due to the … (17 comments)
organic gardening: Garden Crops in Camas Washington - Enjoying the Fruits of Our Labor
- 08/17/17 08:03 AM
This is the time of year when our Clark County Washington gardens really heat up and yeild the fruits ( and veggies) of our labors. What a treat it is to eat fresh vegetables from our own yard. Our neighbors also have gardens and we're all experiencing a bumper crop of cucumbers and squash. Therefore, we are sharing our excess with the local Food Bank. We are big fans of organic gardening and are adamant about using non-gmo and heritage seeds and starts. It takes some thought and planning to keep Monsanto out of the garden, but we think it's worth the effort. The … (18 comments)
organic gardening: The Scents of Summer in Clark County - Gardenias in the Garden
- 07/28/16 11:53 PM
Aromatic Gardenias - A Summer Favorite Some of our favorite patio plants not only look beautiful, but fill the air with their sweet aroma on warm summer days - and evenings. The little beauty featured in the photo has been working overtime of late with a bounty of blooms emitting intoxicating perfume. It looks exotic, but is hardy in our climate, as its name implies, "Frostproof." Our home is located in the hills above Camas and nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing during the Spring months. Rural Gardening and Gardenias Admittedly, we winter this treasured gardenia in a sheltered location on our deck, protecting it from the cold Columbia River … (13 comments)
organic gardening: Nature as Neighbors - Gardeners Experience Zen Digging in the Dirt
- 05/23/16 01:01 AM
If you're like me, digging in the dirt can calm, ground, and refresh your mood, all at once. It's truly an enjoyable endeavor that also pays off in beautiful blooms and tasty vegetables and fruits. Studies have shown that gardening can have a meditative, healing effect on people - one study coined the phrase Horticultural Therapy. It is definitely an area in our lives where we experience "elbow room for the soul". In Clark County, WA, you'll have to adjust your gardening style to the different conditions within our region. For example, those of us who live in East County - Fishers Landing, Camas, and Washougal have … (22 comments)
organic gardening: Fighting the Slimy Little Buggers in our Clark County, WA Gardens
- 03/12/14 01:56 AM
Fighting the Slimy Little Buggers in our Clark County, WA Gardens Spring and summer mornings find me, with coffee in hand, strolling through my garden. Most mornings, I spot those tell-tale slimy trails, and note the riddled holes in leaves of my favorite plants and vegetables. Oh no, the slugs are back! Slugs are eating machines - literally, just think of them as a stomach on a foot. Classified as gastropod molluscs, and not insects, they are essentially snails, without the cute shell. The mucous (slime) they produce helps them travel, mate, and defend themselves. We knew there had to be some … (27 comments)
Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.
If you live in a rural home on acreage (ViewHome™) in Clark County, like we do, chances are you have a variety of gardening conditions. For example, we have full-sun gardens and decks, part-sun gardens and decks, and full-shade gardens and decks. In July and August, when we get our hottest weather, the shady spots are you'll find us enjoying a glass of wine in the late afternoon. 
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